Digital News Producer, Espanol

KABC/ABC7, the Disney/ABC owned station in Los Angeles is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, tech-savvy, news junkie to join the Digital Team at our studios in Glendale. ABC7 covers the biggest stories of the day and how those stories impact local communities. ABC7 content ranges from news to weather, sports, traffic, and live video. Candidate must be able to write and publish in Spanish, as this role will focus primarily on ABC7.com/Espanol.

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a Company designated location on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:

Translate and post local and national news on all digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media
Accurately translate ABC7 news reports from English to Spanish.
Collaborate with news managers, assignment editors and talent to coordinate on-air and online news coverage
Execute special projects for various station departments, including sales, marketing and community affairs

Basic Qualifications

2 years of experience
Must be able to translate, write, and publish in English and Spanish.
Available to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
Strong editorial skills and sharp news judgement

Excellent communication, writing, and copy-editing skills
Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a high pressure news environment
Capability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong newsgathering abilities
Proficient in AP Style
Solid knowledge of basic HTML

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of best practices for social media platforms
Working knowledge of digital metrics/analytics
Understands SEO best practices
Familiarity with Adobe products (Photoshop, Premiere)

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field